New Year's Eve, Hello 2025!

First New Year's in Germany was amazing!

We originally planned on spending New year's eve somewhere else

But it didn't work,

To be honest it went more perfect as I imagined.

Still sticking to my roots and adding a few of our New year's eve tradition.

I am so in love with this Table scape

So Festive!!!

It's the same as last year 

I just added a few new details for the new year,

Especially the new Year.

Tonight's outfit was cute!

I loved it

After few pictures we started with drinks.

I made this Prosecco more festive with my favorite Ice cubes with cranberry and fresh thyme.

So festive!

Me and my big boy worked on this New Year's Eve Charcuterie

And  I thought it's pretty amazing!

We dig in right after this picture.

We were making our dinner too while we nibbled it and its so goood!!

Like every other new year we did Finger Food Meal

It may seems like its a lot of work

But, not really.

This Jalapeno Popper dip is our favorite even on regular days!

RECIPE HERE

Soooo good!

Then Hubby made our somewhat became New year's eve favorite.

Steak Crostini.

This is our second time making it.

It's pretty easy to make.

Baguette, Steak, Horseradish, balsamic cream and green onions!

So Sooo good!!

We ordered Sushi for the Main Finger food and this was hands down

one of the freshest Sushi I've ever had!!

The night was perfect for me and my boys.

It was all so good!

White waiting for the Midnight we played games and just have a relaxing time.

We watched New year's eve countdown from all over the world

It was so interesting how each country celebrated New year's!!!

I was so amazed how much Fireworks went off

It was all OVER!!

It felt like I was back in my childhood in the Philippines.

It was so amazing.

To be honest I'd rather stay home now while being in Germany,

It was sooo Amazing!!!

Wish you all an amazing

2025!!!!

xo

Jen

Strasbourg, France

Second Christmas market of the year,

I wish we had more chance to go to a few more

But we ran out of time

in between Hubby leaving

Christmas prepping and more stuff to do

We couldn't go to more Christmas markets.

And thats okay,

We'll make it up next year.

We decided to go to France this time!

Strasbourg was a quick few hours drive so it was perfect!!

We came early which was the best idea ever.

We got to enjoy it before huge crowds came!

Cheers!

Too bad they didn't have the glass mugs

It was still okay though.

After having some Vino and checking out the Cathedral we did more walking around

I didn't Christmas market stalls would be more than one here.

There was so many I want to try!!

Of course some Crepe!

These caught my eye when someone was eating it while we were walking

and oh my god 

the cheese was out of this world!!!

So so Beautiful here!!

The Architectures is just one of my favorite,

It's like being in a Princess story.

So so beautiful!!

We got tired of walking so we just picked random Cafe and had some drinks and snacks.

It was a nice cold day,

Not too cold.

You are Beautiful Strasbourg,

I hope to see you again!!

IT was a great time!!!

xo

Christmas 2024

 

First Christmas in Germany 

was amazing.

As long as we are together 

everything is perfect.

I love my new Christmas Tablescape!

I added few new stuff  from what I got last year from Hobby Lobby.

I miss that store!!

Eggnog while making Dinner.

Making Christmas Dinner for us is an all day thing.

We drink and make Appetizer as we go.

Next up 

is my favorite Christmas Aperol Spritz

Perfect to drink with Christmas Dinner!!

We made our usual

Christmas wreath lil smokies in Croissant.

Boys love this!1

I always make at least one Filipino dish to our dinner.

To honor my roots.

This was my favorite and so excited to eat it.

RECIPE HERE

And of course

Lechon!!!

LECHON KAWALI

Hubby made the rest of course.

He's so good at it.

Look at this perfect HAM!!

We got to have dinner at usual Dinner time.

It was all worth it.

The perfect plate!!!

Everything was amazing.

Love it sooo much!!

Dessert is my favorite

Filipino Fruit Salad.

The boys loves it too.

Another amazing.

So so Grateful!!

I hope you all had a good one!!!

xo

Jen